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October 18, 2020
From the Club Blog
DISTRICT 5150:  Polio Summit
Rotary District 5150 sponsored a Polio Summit on October 3, 2020. Our Club's past president Laine Hendricks served as emcee to this Summit. The Summit was a wonderful event with world class Polio experts who provided us with important updates about our fight against Polio.
 
Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, nearly 19 million people who would otherwise have been paralyzed are walking, and more than 1.5 million people are alive who would otherwise have died. The infrastructure we helped build to end polio is also being used to treat and prevent other diseases (including COVID-19) and create lasting impact in other areas of public health. 
 
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E-MEETING Highlights for October 13, 2020: Glenn Pomeroy and Protecting Against Earthquake Damage
President-elect Mary Liu (Real Estate: Sales | JM Real Estate Group | Vanguard Properties) led this meeting and welcomed everyone. She shared photos from the recent Rotary District 5150 Beach Clean-up where 30 pounds of trash were collected in the two miles along Ocean Beach and Sloat Boulevard.

Mary issued a call to members to serve on either the Nominating Committee or the 2021-2022 Board of our Club. She posted on the screen the Board positions that were now open.
 
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Upcoming Events
TRAINING October 19, 2020: ALPS Adult Facilitator Training
Join the Action Leadership Program with Students (ALPS) for virtual adult facilitation training! Each training will be limited to 8 individuals. This month, you may join a training on October 17 or October 19.
SERVICE PROJECT October 19, 2020:  Delivering Meals for The Arc San Francisco
Drivers needed to pick up pre-packaged meals at The Arc San Francisco and deliver to individual residences of Arc participants who are experiencing food insecurity. Exact directions will be provided when you pick up the meals. Hand delivery of meals must occur between 4 PM and 5:30 PM in advance of the Monday Night Dinner Club with Friends Like Me via Zoom to be held on the first and third Monday of each month.
 
E-MEETING October 20, 2020: Rob Byrne and Reanimating the Silent Era
For the past 25 years, the San Francisco Silent Film Festival (SFSFF) has pursued its mission of bringing silent-era cinema to life for contemporary audiences. In this presentation, SFSFF president Rob Byrne brings the festival to life, sharing the wonder of silent-era cinema and the organization’s efforts to present and preserve this fragile art form. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMITTEE October 21, 2020: Human Trafficking 101
The Ending Human Trafficking Committee will host the first session of its Ending Human Trafficking Virtual Education Series with their outreach and education partner, San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking (SFCAHT). Antonia Lavine of SFCAHT will discuss the basics of understanding human trafficking and how communities can help fight human trafficking.
 
 
EDUCATIONAL SERIES October 22, 2020: Rotary People of Action Confronting the Climate Crisis
Climate change is an unprecedented challenge to humankind. CO2 in the atmosphere is dramatically changing our planet, no matter what or who may be the cause. John Mathers, 2017-2018 Club President, discusses how Rotary asks us to take action as individuals, as business people, as a Club, and in the community in the climate crisis. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth
 
 
DISTRICT 5150 October 24, 2020: Road Rally to END POLIO NOW!
Rotary International District 5150 invites you to support World Polio Day, on Saturday, October 24, 2020, by participating in a Rotary Road Rally with Rotarians, Friends of Rotary, and local community members. You may participate in any one of the three counties that are part of Rotary District 5150 or even virtually. 
 
 
CLUB SOCIAL October 28, 2020:  Halloween Party
Join fellow Rotarians and their children, guests, and of course, beloved pets, for a good old-fashioned Halloween costume party. There will be a prize for the best costume; our judges will be taking notes!  Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.
 
SERVICE PROJECT November 2, 2020:  Delivering Meals for The Arc San Francisco
Drivers needed to pick up pre-packaged meals at The Arc San Francisco and deliver to individual residences of Arc participants who are experiencing food insecurity. Exact directions will be provided when you pick up the meals. Hand delivery of meals must occur between 4 PM and 5:30 PM in advance of the Monday Night Dinner Club with Friends Like Me via Zoom to be held on the first and third Monday of each month.
 
E-MEETING November 3, 2020:  Prof. James Taylor; 2020 Elections Aftermath:  Where Do We Go From Here?
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020. University of San Francisco Professor James L. Taylor joins us to speak on the 2020 Elections Aftermath and what comes next. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided immediately to all who register.
 
EDUCATIONAL SERIES November 5, 2020: Meet Our Youth Leadership Committee
Please join us for insights into this year's Youth Leadership Committee and its upcoming activities. Topics include an overview of our ALPS, Interact, and RYLA programs as well as the impact of the pandemic on youth leadership work and opportunities to get involved. This session is part of our educational series entitled 2020-2021 Becoming People of Action: Learning and Growth
 
 
SERVICE PROJECT November 16, 2020:  Delivering Meals for The Arc San Francisco
Drivers needed to pick up pre-packaged meals at The Arc San Francisco and deliver to individual residences of Arc participants who are experiencing food insecurity. Exact directions will be provided when you pick up the meals. Hand delivery of meals must occur between 4 PM and 5:30 PM in advance of the Monday Night Dinner Club with Friends Like Me via Zoom to be held on the first and third Monday of each month.
 
CLUB SOCIAL November 18, 2020:  Anita's Kitchen and Holiday Entertaining Ideas
Looking for holiday entertaining ideas? Join past president Anita Stangl as she shares food and table decorating ideas to create a most memorable gathering. Advanced registration required. Connection instructions will be provided to all who register.